Berkshire Yoga Festival 2026

Yoga Nidra is both an ancient practice and a timeless state of being. As a state, it is the sublime experience of resting at the edge of deep, where dreamless sleep meets unbound awareness. As a practice, it is a step-by-step methodology that moves one progressively into that state. In addition to being an effortless way to reduce stress and enter meditative awareness, Yoga Nidra reveals pristine awareness or “clear-seeing,” elevating how you perceive yourself and the world.
In this session, we outline the deep insights about the practice and address its relevance as one of the most powerful healing modalities for mitigating many of the challenges of modern life, as well as the science of helping lead us to resting effortlessly in the pristine joy of being. The class includes practice(s) as well as theory. Please bring what you need to be warm, comfortable, and able to rest on your back (e.g., a blanket, pillow, thick mat).